PRACTICAL NURSING INSTRUCTOR - Non-Tenure

Bates Technical College•Tacoma, WA

31d

About The Position

The Practical Nursing Instructor provides comprehensive instruction to practical nursing program students. One primary component of the assignment is to provide classroom and clinical instruction to students. This position may be assigned to a variety of clinical rotations in acute care or long-term care facilities and will teach didactic and practical exercise portions of the pre-clinical and clinical curriculum for the practical nursing program. Incumbent will participate collaboratively and professionally with faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college, and collective and individual interest of its staff and student body. Incumbent will support the guiding expectations of the college embodied in the mission and vision. This is a 214 days a year, 7 hours a day, non-tenure track position. This position will be open until filled Essential Functions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years nursing experience
Must possess an unencumbered Washington State RN License
Maintain Healthcare provider/CPR
Record of current immunizations
This position is required to work both on campus and at clinical sites which are typically 10 to 25 miles from campus and occasionally up to 50 miles from campus.
Valid Washington State Driver's License and reliable vehicle for reimbursable travel
Maintain Washington State Registered Nurse License

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Clinical Simulation Teaching experience
Nursing Education experience

Responsibilities

Teach, coordinate and provide both clinical and didactic instruction to nursing students that help develop student competency in the utilization of all elements of the nursing process, planning and organizing their work schedules, assisting as a nurse in teaching clients, functioning as a Licensed Registered Nurse within the health care delivery system including interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision making
Coordinate the delivery of instruction to nursing students with the other nursing program faculty and ensure that instruction design and delivery supports the approved objectives of the program
Instruct nursing students in either of the nursing programs and at off-site clinical rotations
Monitor student outcomes with other nursing faculty and employers and adjust course content to facilitate student success
Write, develop and update course curriculum documentation, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content by analyzing industry needs in the field of nursing.
Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and/or ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications
Ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials
Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements
Faculty advisor role includes mentoring, encouraging, counseling and guiding students toward the completion of program requirements i.e., interpersonal relationships, career goals and responsible work habits
Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition Use effective evidence-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support in conducting classroom and laboratory projects.
Provide individualized instruction, as needed
Work with other instructors and support services personnel to ensure a cohesive vocational learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level persons
Remain current with industry standards in order to ensure that instruction is consistent with current technologies.
Be knowledgeable of and equitably enforce College policies, regulations, and College operating procedures
Maintain accurate written records and timelines as required.
Requisition, maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program
Cooperate with and assist administration in its responsibility in the recruitment of students and promotion of their program
Attend staff meetings
Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
Lead and participate in Nursing Program committees
Participate in professional development activities and be willing to obtain a Master's degree within three (3) years of the start of the employment